office-hours

Brainstorms ideas and outputs a structured design brief via office-hours sessions.

Updated May 11, 2026

Search Tags:#brainstorming #ideation #design-doc #design-thinking #product-planning #office-hours

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npx skills add https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands --skill office-hours-cloudofgeorge

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: office-hours
Source: https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands/tree/main/skills/gstack/office-hours
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands --skill office-hours-cloudofgeorge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a disciplined, two-mode framework for brainstorming and design-thinking sessions, helping teams crystallize ideas into actionable plans and a formal design doc.

Core Features & Use Cases

Two modes: Startup mode for demand reality and Builder mode for open-ended brainstorming; both culminate in a design doc.
Guided questions and prompts that surface requirements, constraints, and next steps, with a built-in plan to translate ideas into artifacts.
Use Case: When exploring a new product concept, run an office-hours session to generate a clear design brief, backlog items, and a plan for validation.

Quick Start

Ask me to start an office-hours session by saying 'office hours' to begin a structured brainstorming flow and generate a design doc.

Frequently Asked Questions about office-hours

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I structure brainstorming sessions to produce a design doc?▼

Structured brainstorming sessions produce a design doc by using guided questions and prompts that surface requirements, constraints, and next steps. This framework translates open-ended ideas into a formal design brief and a validation plan.

What is the best way to run product planning and ideation for a startup?▼

Product planning and ideation for a startup is best run using a structured office-hours framework with a startup mode. This mode focuses on demand reality, guiding teams through design-thinking to crystallize concepts into actionable artifacts and backlog items.

How do I start an office-hours session for product design?▼

To start an office-hours session for product design, simply initiate the flow by saying 'office hours.' The session loads context from prior sessions and builder profiles, then executes a structured workflow to generate your design brief.

Can I use design-thinking to generate backlog items for a new product concept?▼

Yes, you can use design-thinking to generate backlog items for a new product concept. The guided office-hours flow surfaces necessary requirements and constraints, translating your ideas into a clear design brief and actionable validation plan.

Does structured brainstorming work for open-ended builder ideas?▼

Structured brainstorming works for open-ended builder ideas by utilizing a dedicated builder mode. This mode facilitates open-ended exploration while still culminating in a formal design doc and actionable next steps.

What is the difference between startup mode and builder mode for ideation?▼

The difference between startup mode and builder mode for ideation is their focus: startup mode emphasizes demand reality, while builder mode supports open-ended brainstorming. Both modes culminate in producing a formal design doc.